Traditional Turkish Toast (Turkish Tost)

Savor the irresistible flavors of *Traditional Turkish Toast (Turkish Tost)*, a beloved street food classic that’s perfect for any time of the day. This quick and easy recipe combines buttery slices of Turkish pide or Italian bread with melted Turkish cheese, savory sucuk (spiced Turkish sausage), and fresh layers of tomato and green pepper. Seasoned with a hint of salt and black pepper, then toasted to golden perfection in a panini press or skillet, this sandwich achieves the ideal balance of crispy, gooey, and flavorful. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes and perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a satisfying snack, Turkish Tost is the ultimate comfort food to bring a taste of Turkey to your table.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

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Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

2 slices Turkish pide bread or Italian bread
100 grams Turkish cheese (such as kasar or mozzarella)
6 slices Sucuk (Turkish sausage) slices
1 small Tomato
0.5 Green pepper
2 tablespoons Butter
0.5 teaspoon Salt
0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing your ingredients. Thinly slice the tomato and green pepper, and set them aside.

Step 2

Take the Turkish pide bread slices and place them on a clean surface. Spread each slice with 1 tablespoon of butter.

Step 3

Evenly distribute the Turkish cheese over one of the buttered bread slices.

Step 4

Layer the 6 slices of sucuk over the cheese.

Step 5

Add the sliced tomatoes and green peppers on top of the sucuk.

Step 6

Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the vegetables for added flavor.

Step 7

Cover with the other slice of bread, buttered side down, forming a sandwich.

Step 8

Preheat a panini press or a heavy skillet over medium heat.

Step 9

Place the sandwich onto the panini press or skillet. If using a skillet, press down with a spatula or another heavy pan.

Step 10

Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side, then flip if using a skillet, and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Step 11

Remove from the heat and allow it to cool slightly before cutting in half.

Step 12

Serve hot and enjoy the authentic taste of Turkish Tost!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(454.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1025.9

Total Fat 66.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 175.8mg	0%
Sodium 4088.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 66.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.8g	0%
Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 40.1g	0%

Vitamin D 10.5IU	0%
Calcium 558.3mg	0%
Iron 4.6mg	0%
Potassium 671.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.4%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 26.0%